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One might expect that the kingdom would be received with openness and joy. But instead proclaiming the kingdom brings hostility and rejection. How does that affect my witness to the kingdom?
Franciscan friar Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and his companions were tortured and killed for their faith in 1860. Little else is known about them, but the testimony of their lives speaks volumes.
The apostles’ activity was to be directed to the basic message of Jesus’ preaching: the kingdom is at hand. All of us are messengers of the kingdom. How devoted are we to that mission?
The well-known story of the Good Samaritan is highlighted in this week’s Gospel. It calls each of us to care for others.
Saint Maria Goretti has captured the love and affection of thousands of people because of the simplicity and purity of her life.
“Who is my neighbor?” is an important question for every Christian community. Though we may take pride in the history and traditions of our parish, we cannot exclude strangers or newcomers.
Jesus gathers a special group of his followers representing the twelve tribes of Israel. They were a sign that a new chosen people was being formed.
Healing your body-soul connection has to come from touching on the sacredness of this vessel you inhabit.
Saint Anthony Zaccaria lived only 36 years, but he founded three religious communities and contributed to the reformation of the Church. He insisted on various religious or devotional practices to renew the spiritual life of the clergy, religious, and laity.
Jesus is an agent of the compassion and mercy of the Father. His works and words are expressions of the love of God toward his human creatures.
